Verified Nov 2026
Metal Fabrication
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Montreal, Quebec
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Since 1950
Velan Inc. manufactures industrial steel valves, including gate, globe, check, ball, and specialty severe-service valves. The company is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and was founded in 1950. It has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated annual revenue band of $250 to $500 million. Its valves serve power generation, oil and gas, nuclear energy, chemical processing, and renewable energy. In June 2026, Velan announced that the sale of its controlling shareholder's interest to Birch Hill had closed, alongside CEO and CFO transitions.
Velan Inc. at a glance
Revenue
$250-500M
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1950
Headquarters
Montreal, Quebec
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
76 years in operation (founded 1950).
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Velan Inc. manufactures industrial steel valves, including gate, globe, check, ball, and specialty severe-service valves. The company is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and was founded in 1950. It has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated annual revenue band of $250 to $500 million. Its valves serve power generation, oil and gas, nuclear energy, chemical processing, and renewable energy. In June 2026, Velan announced that the sale of its controlling shareholder's interest to Birch Hill had closed, alongside CEO and CFO transitions.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1950 |
Headquarters | Montreal, Quebec |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $250-500M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Metal Fabrication |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What Velan Inc. makes
Velan holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and lists products including valves, actuators, and steel and forged components, with emissions-reduction valves among its offerings.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Valve, Emissions, Forged, Steel, Actuator (source: velan.com).
Certifications
Velan Inc. is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
Latest developments
2026-06-19 — Velan News: June 2026 | Velan (velan.com)
2026-06-17 — Ontario Expanding Small Modular Reactor Supply Chain into European Markets | Ontario Newsroom (ontario.ca)
2026-06-16 — GE Vernova Hitachi and Velan expand collaboration to support BWRX-300 small modular reactor deployment in Europe | GE Vernova News (gevernova.com)
2026-06-15 — Velan Announces Closing of Sale of Controlling Shareholder's Interest to Birch Hill and CEO and CFO Transitions to Support its Next Phase of Growth | Velan (velan.com)
2025-10-20 — Velan Awarded Important Valve Order for Pickering Nuclear Generation Station Refurbishment | Velan (velan.com)
2025-09-24 — Velan Gulf Manufacturing Company Celebrates First Order Booking at New Plant in Saudi Arabia | Velan (velan.com)
Facilities
Velan Inc. is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. Public sources also reference these locations:
Dammam, Saudi Arabia — velan.com
Company details
Velan was reported in October 2025 to have been awarded a valve order for the Pickering Nuclear Generation Station refurbishment, and the company has operations in Canada, the United States, France, and Saudi Arabia. Velan Inc. was founded in 1950, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 76 years in operation (founded 1950). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Velan Inc. make?
Velan Inc. manufactures industrial steel valves, including gate, globe, check, ball, and specialty severe-service valves. The company is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and was founded in 1950. It has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated annual revenue band of $250 to $500 million. Its valves serve power generation, oil and gas, nuclear energy, chemical processing, and renewable energy. In June 2026, Velan announced that the sale of its controlling shareholder's interest to Birch Hill had closed, alongside CEO and CFO transitions.
Where is Velan Inc. headquartered?
Velan Inc. is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec.
When was Velan Inc. founded?
Velan Inc. was founded in 1950.
How big is Velan Inc.?
Velan Inc. has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $250-500M range (estimated).
What certifications does Velan Inc. hold?
Velan Inc. lists ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+1 514-748-7743
Certification
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
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